House testimony splits over bill to penalize foreign seizures of U.S. assets H.R.70‑84, the Defending American Property Abroad Act, would allow the president to bar vessels that called at ports that unlawfully seized American property; supporters called it a needed protection for U.S. firms, while critics said it would unduly expand Coast Guard duties and could raise costs for Americans.

A new bill aims to hold foreign governments accountable for seizing American assets, but critics warn it could burden the Coast Guard and raise costs for everyday Americans.

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Zelenskyy Urges Allies to Pressure Russia Zelenskyy warned on Mar 22, 2026 that Russian oil revenues are rising; G7 price cap remains $60 (Dec 2022) and ~ $300bn of Russian reserves were restricted in 2022.

Zelenskyy Urges Allies to Pressure Russia: Zelenskyy warned on Mar 22, 2026 that Russian oil revenues are rising; G7 price cap remains $60 (Dec 2022) and ~ $300bn of Russian reserves were restricted in 2022. 👈 Read full analysis #Zelenskyy #Russia #G7Summit #OilPrices #EconomicSanctions

UAE mulls freezing billions of dollars in Tehran’s shadow banking network As the war in Iran escalates, Tehran's shadow banking sector is coming into focus as a possible weakness that could bring the regime down and quickly halt the conflict.

As the war in Iran escalates, Tehran's shadow banking sector is coming into focus as a possible weakness that could bring the regime down and quickly halt the conflict. Bne IntelliNews #UAE #Iran #ShadowBanking #EconomicSanctions #MiddleEast

Russia’s finance ministry to tighten budget rule as oil revenues sink Oil and gas revenues will account for less than 20% of Russia's budget this year, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov told the Duma on February 26, as oil prices tumble and sanctions on Russia’s shadow fleet become more effective.

Oil and gas revenues will account for less than 20% of Russia's budget this year, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov told the Duma on February 26, as oil prices tumble and sanctions on Russia’s shadow fleet become more… Bne IntelliNews #Russia #OilPrices #Finance #BudgetRule #EconomicSanctions

Unidentified speaker urges shutting the "shadow fleet" and oil sanctions, calls Vladimir Putin a "war criminal" An unidentified speaker urged negotiators to cut off Vladimir Putin’s resources by shutting the "shadow fleet" and imposing oil sanctions, called Putin a war criminal and said he "deserves to be in prison," and cited casualty estimates as rationale. No response or verification of claims appears in the transcript.

An anonymous speaker has labeled Vladimir Putin a "war criminal" and called for urgent economic sanctions to cut off his resources, warning that the cost of inaction could lead to devastating losses for Russian forces.

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EU proposes port sanctions in 20th package; U.S. seizes tanker linked to shadow fleet The EU's proposed 20th sanctions package could for the first time target ports outside the bloc, naming Kulevi (Georgia) and a port in Indonesia; the program reported that the U.S. captured the tanker Aquila 2 in the Indian Ocean, suspected of moving Venezuelan oil to China.

The EU is considering unprecedented sanctions that could impact ports outside its borders, potentially reshaping the landscape of Russian oil exports.

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Russia’s Lavrov sees no ‘bright future’ for economic ties with the United States #etribune #russiausrelations #ukrainewar #brics #globalpolitics #economicsanctions Russia remains open to cooperation with the United States but is not optimistic about rebuilding economic relations, according to Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. In an interview with Russia-based outlet TV BRICS, Lavrov said Moscow sees little prospect for progress in economic ties due to what he described as Washington’s pursuit of “economic dominance.” Keep up with the day's top news stories with The Express Tribune's YouTube Channel.

Russia’s Lavrov sees no ‘bright future’ for economic ties with the United States

#etribune #russiausrelations #ukrainewar #brics #globalpolitics #economicsanctions Russia remains open to cooperation with the United States but is not optimistic about rebuilding economic relations, according to…

U.S. sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil cited as leverage in Abu Dhabi talks; analyst calls results limited The broadcast reported a U.S. official saying sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil pushed Russia to talks in Abu Dhabi; Arkady Moshes, a Finland-based Russia analyst, said sanctions ‘play a role’ but the negotiations were constructive yet inconclusive and did not show major progress.

U.S. sanctions on Russian oil giants may have nudged Moscow to the negotiating table, but experts warn they won't be enough to shift its military ambitions.

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Romanian FM calls for more pressure on Russia, mirroring Cold War strategy. Missing from Bloomberg: the soaring inflation and suppressed economic data impacting citizens. #Geopolitics #EconomicSanctions

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On January 29, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued General License 46 (GL 46).

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Bloomberg: EU considers banning insurance and shipments of Russian oil and lowering price cap Citing Bloomberg, the bulletin said the EU is preparing tougher measures on Russian oil that could bar European firms from insuring and transporting shipments and will lower the existing price cap to about $44.10 per barrel, with a full ban under consideration in the 20th sanctions package.

The EU is gearing up for a major crackdown on Russian oil, potentially banning insurance and shipments while slashing the price cap to $44.10 per barrel!

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Radio Martí special highlights White House emergency declaration on Cuba; U.S. lawmakers and exiles urge tariffs, flight and remittance limits A Radio Martí special discussed a White House declaration labeling Cuba a threat to U.S. interests. Hosts and recorded congressional remarks urged severe measures — including 100% tariffs on nations supplying oil, and halting flights and remittances — while replaying calls for accountability for historical abuses.

The White House has officially labeled the Cuban government a national security threat, sparking urgent calls for tougher sanctions and accountability from U.S. lawmakers and the exile community.

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Florida congressman praises Trump’s pledge of 100% tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba Congressman Carlos Jiménez of Florida praised President Donald J. Trump’s announcement to impose 100 percent tariffs on any country supplying oil to the Cuban government, calling it "the necessary action" to apply maximum pressure and prompt political change in Cuba.

Congressman Carlos Jiménez applauds Trump's bold move to impose 100% tariffs on oil suppliers to Cuba, calling it essential for driving political change in the island nation.

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Trump declares national emergency over Cuba, authorizes tariffs on countries that supply it oil President Donald Trump declared a national emergency on Jan. 29, 2026, saying Cuba poses an 'unusual and extraordinary' threat; the proclamation authorizes tariffs on countries that directly or indirectly supply petroleum to Cuba, and was reported live by Mario Pentón of Martinoticias.

President Trump has declared a national emergency over Cuba, labeling it an "extraordinary threat" and authorizing tariffs on nations supplying oil to the island.

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Iran’s protests are not sudden; they are the result of years of economic strain intensified by sanctions and conflict.
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Structural power now drives global influence: from digital platforms to energy corridors, the strongest control survival, not just diplomacy.
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Power Without War: How The United States Shapes The Modern Global Order The United States dominance over global finance, energy, and technology shapes conflict, coercion, and sovereignty, leaving weaker states increasingly

A world shaped by networks of finance, energy, and technology, where access defines power and exclusion limits the autonomy of weaker states.
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Trump freezes Iran engagement, imposes tariffs - Yes Punjab News Trump halts Iran talks, imposes new tariffs, and urges protesters to continue action amid violence and human rights concerns in Tehran.

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remove america feom NATO & impose #economicsanctions on America DW தமிழ் : கிரீன்லாந்தில் மும்முரம் காட்டும் டிரம்ப் – சிக்கலில் NATO கூட்டமைப்பு! ➤ திய எண்ணெய் ஒப்பந்தத்தின் மூலம் கிடைக்கும் வருமானத்தை வைத்து, இனி அமெரிக்கத் தயாரிப்பு பொருட்களை மட்டுமே வாங்க வெனிசுவேலா ஒப்புக் கொண்டுள்ளதாக அமெரிக்க அதிபர் டொனால்ட் டிரம்ப் தெரிவித்துள்ளார். ➤ இந்த சிக்கலான காலகட்டத்தில், அமெரிக்க பாதுகாப்பு நிதியை 2027ஆம் ஆண்டில் 1.5 டிரில்லியன் அமெரிக்க டாலராக (ரூ.1,24,500 லட்சம் கோடி) அதிகரிக்க இருப்பதாக டிரம்ப் அறிவித்துள்ளார். ➤ அமைதியான வழியில் கிரீன்லாந்தை சொந்தமாக்கிக் கொள்வது முதல் ராணுவத்தை அனுப்பி கைப்பற்றுவது வரை அனைத்து நடவடிக்கைகளும் டிரம்பின் பரிசீலனையில் உள்ளதாக வெள்ளை மாளிகை கூறியுள்ளது.

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DW தமிழ் : கிரீன்லாந்தில் மும்முரம் காட்டும் டிரம்ப் – சிக்கலில் NATO கூட்டமைப்பு! ➤ திய எண்ணெய் ஒப்பந்தத்தின் மூலம் கிடைக்கும் வருமானத்தை வைத்து, இனி அமெரிக்கத் தயாரிப்பு பொருட்களை மட்டுமே வாங்க வெனிசுவேலா ஒப்புக் கொண்டுள்ளதாக…

Quarantine on Venezuelan Oil Framed as Leverage to Curb Corruption and Security Threats An unidentified speaker described the U.S. quarantine on sanctioned Venezuelan oil shipments as leverage to force reforms, saying oil revenue is diverted by regime elites and that sanctioned vessels may be seized under court order until changes occur.

The U.S. speaker claims that the ongoing quarantine and sanctions on Venezuelan oil are crucial tools to combat corruption and ultimately benefit the people, but can these measures truly bring about the change needed?

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State Department announces additional sanctions on entities supporting Maduro regime The weekly recap said additional sanctions target entities accused of propping up the Maduro regime in Venezuela, which the summary called "corrupt and illegitimate" and said destabilizes the region; the summary did not list the sanctioned entities or legal citations.

New sanctions have been announced against those enabling the Maduro regime, a move aimed at restoring stability in a region plagued by corruption and unrest.

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MACRO ADVISORY: Implications of seizing frozen Russian assets for foreign investors and companies in Russia The EU is today (and maybe tomorrow) discussing how to formally use the frozen Russian Central Assets to fund Ukraine. What happens then?

The EU is today (and maybe tomorrow) discussing how to formally use the frozen Russian Central Assets to fund Ukraine. What happens then? Bne IntelliNews #Ukraine #RussianAssets #ForeignInvestment #EUDiscussions #EconomicSanctions

United States sanctions 28 vessels in Iran's shadow fleet, targets ICC judges US Treasury sanctions 28 vessels and 18 shipping companies in Iran's shadow fleet whilst designating two ICC judges, as part of effort to increase pressure on Iran's sanctions evasion activities.

US Treasury sanctions 28 vessels and 18 shipping companies in Iran's shadow fleet whilst designating two ICC judges, as part of effort to increase pressure on Iran's sanctions evasion activities. Bne IntelliNews #USsanctions #Iran #Shipping #ICJudges #EconomicSanctions

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